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At Sydney’s mighty arms convention, weapons are sold as ‘solutions’. No one mentions the people they will target

As protesters outside condemn war, inside the Indo-Pacific International Maritime Exposition the defence minister praises the ‘beautiful, menacing and extremely cool’ technology on show

The Guardian - AU

Australia Just Helped China's Nuclear Program — And Nobody Noticed Until Now

Australia supplies 74% of the world's zirconium reserves, critical for nuclear fuel rods and hypersonic missiles. Chinese firms now control major Australian mines despite AUKUS security partnership. Investigation reveals 300% increase in China's zirconium exports to Russia since Ukraine war began.

International Business Times

China's unsafe jet flare stirs safety, aggression fears

A flare shot from a Chinese fighter jet near an Australian military surveillance plane could have ended in a crash as tensions simmer in the region.

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Australia protests after Chinese fighter jet releases ‘unsafe’ flares near its aircraft in South China Sea

Australia lodges diplomatic protest after Chinese fighter jet releases flares near Australian surveillance aircraft

The Independent UK

Australia says Chinese fighter jet released flares near RAAF aircraft in ‘dangerous’ incident

Richard Marles condemns Chinese military after flares let off ‘very close’ to Australian surveillance aircraft over South China Sea

The Guardian - AU

China fighter jet flares scare sparks Australian alarm

Australian soldiers were put at risk when a Chinese fighter jet launched flares in front of their plane, the defence minister says.

AAP

Australian defence deal to train PNG troops a 'win-win'

Australia has given multi-million dollar pledges to strengthen Papua New Guinea's defence capabilities as part of a landmark treaty.

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Grattan on Friday: Master communicator vs master tactician, the race between Chalmers and Burke

It was a classic “old bull” versus “young bull” struggle, and the old bull showed he had life in him yet.

The Conversation

Prime minister's private phone number published online

Government officials have been left scrambling after the personal phone numbers of senior politicians were discovered in an online database.

AAP

Spy agency points finger at common password habits

Australians are being warned to adopt better password habits for their personal and business use as the extent and cost of cyber crime is laid bare.

AAP

India and Australia sign a security deal that includes military talks and submarine cooperation

Australia and India have signed a new bilateral security deal to enhance Indo-Pacific stability

The Independent UK

Australia and India together on Indo-Pacific security

Defence Minister Richard Marles has hosted Indian counterpart Shri Rajnath Singh to sign agreements to increase military talks and submarine co-operation.

AAP

Jewish Australians mark two years since 7 October, as pro-Hamas graffiti is condemned

Richard Marles says Melbourne pro-Hamas graffiti being looked into as possible terror offence amid national vigils commemorating hostages and lives lost in ongoing conflict

The Guardian - AU

War crimes trial could be years away for ex-SAS soldier

National security concerns are threatening to delay a landmark war crimes trial for more than a year as a former soldier pleads not guilty to murder.

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Australia-PNG treaty set for signing after dummy pass

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and PNG counterpart James Marape are set to sign a landmark mutual defence treaty imminently but ministers remain cautious.

The Guardian - AU

‘There is hope’: Australia welcomes Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza

Anthony Albanese applauds commitment to denying Hamas a role in any future governance of Gaza, and urges Hamas to agree to the terms

AAP

Nuclear subs deal afloat as news surfaces of US backing

Australia is awash with confidence a multibillion-dollar security and submarine deal with the UK and US will be spared from cuts by Donald Trump.

AAP

Point scoring and laughs at AFL grand final breakfast

Political leaders have traded blows for laughs at the North Melbourne Grand Final Breakfast, with the opposition leader even taking aim at her own side.

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Right royal welcome for PM Albanese on British visit

Australia's prime minister has continued to talk up the future of the AUKUS submarine pact, before meeting with King Charles in Scotland.

AAP

PM greeted by Trump at exclusive leaders' reception

Anthony Albanese has met Donald Trump at the president's welcome reception for world leaders in New York after the pair locked in a formal sit-down for October.

International Business Times

Australia, Papua New Guinea To Sign 'Historic' Defence Deal

A defence deal to be signed this week could see Papua New Guineans serve in the Australian military, Canberra said on Monday, the pact seen as an attempt to counter Beijing's rising Pacific influence.

AAP

'Does your head in': why the PM's office is closing

Anthony Albanese will be moving to a different site for his electorate office in Sydney after the lease was brought to an end after almost 30 years.

The Independent UK

Australia and Papua New Guinea to sign defense pact as China's influence grows

Australia and Papua New Guinea are set to integrate their defense forces under a new security pact, aiming to curb China's security influence in the region

The Guardian - AU

PM coy on prospect of Trump meeting – as it happened

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Australia and PNG prepare to sign landmark defence deal

Australia and Papua New Guinea will sign a major security deal that will allow citizens of the Pacific nation to serve in Australia's military.

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